Spicy Miso Shrimp & Chicken One-Pot Rice! High-Protein & Delish Weeknight Dinner

Hello food lovers!

Welcome to my kitchen. Today, I’m sharing a recipe that is a true game-changer for busy weeknights: Spicy Miso Shrimp One Pot Rice.

This dish is the perfect harmony of savory, sweet, and spicy flavors. We have juicy shrimp coated in an irresistible miso glaze, tender chicken, and fluffy rice, all cooked together in a single pot. That means maximum flavor with minimum cleanup! This hearty meal is packed with an impressive 47g of protein per serving, making it as satisfying as it is delicious.

Ready to create some magic? Let’s get started!

Ingredients (For 1 serving)

For the Spicy Miso Shrimp:

• 80g (2.8 oz) shrimp, peeled and deveined

• Pinch of salt and pepper

• 1 tbsp potato starch (or cornstarch)

• 1 tbsp vegetable oil

• 1 clove garlic, minced

• Spicy Miso Sauce:

  • 1 tbsp miso paste

  • 1 tbsp mirin (sweet rice wine)

  • 1 tsp honey

  • 1/2 tsp Ichimi togarashi (Japanese red chili flakes) or cayenne pepper

For the Rice and Chicken:

• 100g (3.5 oz) chicken (thigh or breast), cut into small pieces

• Chicken Marinade:

  • 1 tsp soy sauce

  • 1 tsp sake (or dry white wine)

  • 1/3 tsp grated garlic

• 150g (3/4 US cup) uncooked Japanese short-grain rice

• 200ml (0.85 US cup) water

• 1 tbsp sake

• 1 tsp miso paste

• 1 tsp soy sauce

• 1 tsp oyster sauce

• 50g (1/4 cup) canned corn, drained

• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

1. Prep Your Ingredients: In a small bowl, mix together all the “Spicy Miso Sauce” ingredients and set aside. Rinse the rice in cold water until the water runs mostly clear, then drain well. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper and coat them with potato starch. In a separate bowl, combine the chicken pieces with the “Chicken Marinade” ingredients.

2. Cook the Shrimp: Heat the oil in a pot over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant. Add the shrimp and cook until it turns pink. Pour in the Spicy Miso Sauce, stir to coat the shrimp, then remove the shrimp from the pot and set aside.

3. Build the One-Pot Meal: Using the same pot (no need to wash it!), add the drained rice, water, sake, miso paste, soy sauce, and oyster sauce. Stir well to combine everything. Spread the marinated chicken evenly over the rice, and top with the canned corn.

4. Cook the Rice: Cover the pot with a lid and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Once it’s boiling, immediately reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the water is fully absorbed. You’ll know it’s ready when you can smell a faint, delicious toasty aroma.

5. Finish and Serve: Turn off the heat and return the cooked Spicy Miso Shrimp to the pot. Gently fluff and mix everything together. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot. Enjoy!

I hope you love this simple and incredibly tasty one-pot meal. For a full visual guide, be sure to watch the recipe video on my YouTube channel!

Happy cooking!